Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 76.5% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,259 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Rockford, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  371.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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